Dakota Karper Collective is a rotating ensemble of Appalachian-rooted musicians led by fiddler and vocalist Dakota Karper, showcasing fresh arrangements of traditional tunes, original songs, and community-centered folk music. Expanding on Dakota’s solo work as a tradition-bearer, the Collective brings together trusted collaborators from across the region, allowing the lineup to shift organically while maintaining a shared focus on story-driven performance, danceable grooves, and the living fiddle traditions of the Appalachian Mountains.

A private folk and roots music school committed to supporting musicians and helping students learn & love traditional music. 

Cacapon Music and Dance Foundation (CMDF) is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization with a mission to: 

1. Empower children and youth via access to high-quality music education, break down aspirational and social barriers to music education, cultivate a diverse community of passionate, young musicians, and foster creativity, discipline and self-confidence. 

2. Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our community through the promotion of and education in participatory folk dance with the intention of nurturing social unity, preserving cultural identity, and providing transformative experiences to individuals across multiple generations.

Vandalia is dedicated to exploring the depth and breadth of American String-band music. Informed by tradition, but not chained to it, the group has found a niche inside of the old-time community as well as in the wider arts world that offers audiences a forward-looking take on traditional acoustic music. 

Expanding the horizons of trad, folk and oldtime music, Brendan Hearn and Dakota Karper create a duo of blended harmonies on fiddle, cello and vocals to excite and charm audiences everywhere.